Svap Canister

[JCamaro]

Hey guys... check engine light came on so I plugged the car in today... doesnt throw any codes but it does tell me that the Evapcanister is 100% full... no biggie.... I can change that.... one problem... Where is it? Its a 96 3800 series II... help?

[JCamaro]

Re: Evap Canister

Anyone? was hoping to do this tomarrow morning... I already have the new canister....

[kristen]

Re: Svap Canister

behind your rear drivers side wheel. there is a black plastic panel, remove that and it's right there

[JCamaro]

Re: Svap Canister

Awesome thanks Kristen! But now im wondering if that is the problem... late last night ( or early this morning rather, like 3 am) I went for a ride witht he tops off cause i couldnt sleep... and i noticed the CEL went out on its own... now I did fill my tank up yesterday with 93 octane opposed to the 89 the dealership i bought it from had it filled with... and the gas cap was perfectly tight when i did so but maybe thats what was doing it? Im prolly going to change the Canister anyway just to play it safe since its a cheap part.... but any other thoughts would be appreciated!

[BobbyZ72]

Re: Svap Canister

I dont know much about the evap system, but heres what i think. This canister catches the fuel vapers as gas evaperates in our tanks. It also keeps the tank at an even pressure all the time. Basicly when the pressure goes up on the fuel tank it triggers the purge valve located on the intake of our cars. The vapers are then dumped or sucked into the intake and used as fuel. If your getting a code saying evap canister 100% full, that would tell me the pressure in the tank is too high and the purge valve is not opperating correctly. AGAIN, IM ONLY GUESSING, I DONT KNOW MUCH ABOUT THIS SYSTEM.